Your cart is currently empty!
Black Rose
White, Dave. Blank Canvas. July 8, 2024, Dave White Illustrations.
Beautiful and unique
But also, quite terrifying
Alone in a bed of colorful flowers
Always left unwanted.
Beautiful black rose
Alone and thorny
Different and feared
None appreciates its beauty.
Many wanted to pick it
But no one dared to reach it
The only one left among its peers
A new generation now surrounds it.
I’ve watched it for quite some time
It is as lonely as me
I picked it up and carried it back home
Decided it to plant it in a pot
I will take care of this rose
So, we’ll no longer be alone
I will appreciate your uniqueness
Because we are as lonely as each other.
Discover more from Poetic Bipolar Mind
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
-
Symbolism in the Story: The Question About Going Home
Richard Rodriguez decodes the symbolism in his mother’s question, “When will you go home?” A simple query becomes a reflection of her anxieties about his adulthood, independence, and stability. Through this moment, Rodriguez explores the weight of parental expectations, cultural norms, and the universal struggle of transitioning into maturity.
-
Rodriguez’s Mother’s Depressed State and Disappointment
Through narrative clues, Richard Rodriguez reveals his mother’s quiet sadness during a Christmas gathering. Surrounded by gifts yet emotionally distant, her faint smiles and contemplative silence expose the tension between outward festivity and inner disappointment. This subtle portrayal underscores the complexity of family dynamics and the emotional weight of unspoken expectations.
-
A Mother’s Desire for Her Children to Have Better Lives
A mother’s love carries both hope and burden. Richard Rodriguez’s narrative reveals the complexities of maternal desire for children’s success, the weight of expectations, and the delicate balance between guidance and individuality. This reflection invites readers to explore family dynamics, sacrifice, and the emotional ties that shape our lives.